RanchoFest to host local foods, businesses

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA – The Rancho Santa Margarita Chamber of Commerce is scheduled next month to put on its third annual RanchoFest, an event that attracted nearly 7,000 people last year.

The business expo, set for June 8-9, will include food booths from 14 local restaurants such as Hanna's Prime Steak, La Fiesta Mexican Grill, Menchie's Frozen Yogurt and Baskin-Robbins, chamber president Suzanne Singh said. About 55 local businesses are expected to have booths.

"RanchoFest is a way to bring local businesses, restaurants and the community together for a fun family experience," Singh said.

The event at Central Park also will offer live music from Orange County bands such as Tijuana Dogs, Flock of 80s and Black Star, games and inflatable bounce houses and obstacle courses for children, and beer and wine for adults.

Rancho Fest will take place 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 8 and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 9. Admission, good for the entire event, is $10 for those ages 13 and older, and $5 for those 12 and younger.